What we're looking for:

We are looking for a team member who is passionate about serving our community of patients and enjoys working in a team! 

• Interview applicants to obtain eligibility information, with sensitivity toward clients’ needs.
• Conduct a client interview that includes a medical history, anthropometric measurements, 24-hour recall, and hematocrit.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients and staff.
• Correctly interpret eligibility information and document this information in a computer file.
• Provide nutrition and health education to clients; educate clients about WIC rules and regulations.
• Refer clients, as needed, to other community resources.
• Issue benefits and schedule clients.
• Participate in quality assurance standards through peer review.
• Complete nutrition-related projects as requested; participate in staff in-service meetings; clerical tasks as needed; assume janitorial duties as required.
• Maintain organized, clean, efficient, and confidential work area.
• Represent YNHS in local meetings, as requested. Perform related work and other tasks, as requested.

Position details:

• Starting wage of $20-23/hour
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time working at a computer terminal.
• Some bending and stretching required. 
• Ability to occasionally lift papers or boxes weighing up to 30 pounds
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range as well as manual dexterity and the ability to use calculators, phones, computer keyboards, and other equipment. 
• Requires ability to sustain concentration in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 
• This job requires that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Benefits:

• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement insurance
• Ten paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave and/or cash-out options
• Retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission

About YNHS:

If you are a mission-driven team player with a passion for quality and compassion for the underserved, YNHS is the place for you.

With over 350 valued employees and 19 years of HRSA funding in primary care, behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and more, we serve over 90,000 patients annually. 

Our patients are as diverse as our community and anyone is welcome, including migrant and seasonal farm workers, residents in public housing, and those experiencing homelessness. Our commitment to serving the underserved extends throughout our local communities, with targeted outreach to even the most remote areas of our valley. As a Community Health Center, at least half of our volunteer Board of Directors are users of our services. This governance model keeps us focused on the needs of our patients and the community. 

If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with a rewarding work-life balance that can provide tangible improvements in the lives of those in need, join our team today!

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in the workplace and are committed to an inclusive work environment.